How do you put contact lenses in?

Preparing to Put in Contact Lenses

Putting in contact lenses for the first time can be a bit intimidating, but with some preparation and practice you’ll be an expert in no time. Before you put your contacts in, make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. This will help prevent any bacteria or dirt from getting on the lens and into your eye. Additionally, it’s important to use only contact lens solution when handling them; never use tap water as this could cause irritation or infection.

Once you have everything ready – including a mirror – take out one of the lenses from its case using clean fingers (or tweezers if needed). Place it on the tip of your index finger so that it looks like a bowl shape – this is called “cupping” – then look up at yourself in the mirror while gently placing it onto your eye using both hands: one hand should hold down lower eyelid while other hand places lens over open pupil area until centered correctly over iris (colored part) of eye before releasing eyelid slowly which will allow suction effect to keep lens securely placed on eyeball surface without having to blink excessively during insertion process.

Repeat same steps for second contact lense once first has been successfully inserted into place; however if difficulty arises try taking out both lenses before trying again since sometimes inserting two together can cause problems due improper alignment/placement within eyesight field range which may lead discomforting sensations such as burning/itching feeling around cornea area so always better safe than sorry!

How to Insert Your Contact Lenses

Inserting contact lenses is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps.
First, make sure your hands are clean and dry before handling the lenses. Wash them with soap and water, rinse thoroughly, then dry with a lint-free towel or air-dryer.
Next, place the lens on your index finger of one hand so it looks like half of a bowl shape. Make sure you have the correct side facing up – this will depend on what type of lens you’re using (soft or rigid).
Then use your other hand to gently pull down on your lower eyelid while looking up into the mirror; this will create an opening for you to insert the lens onto your eye without touching any part of it directly with fingers or nails as they may contain bacteria which could cause infection if transferred onto eyes. Once inserted correctly over cornea (the clear dome shaped surface at front center), release lower lid and blink several times until vision becomes clear again – if not repeat step 3 until successful insertion is achieved!

Tips for Easier Application of Contacts

1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before handling contact lenses. This will help reduce the risk of infection from bacteria or other contaminants on your fingers.
2. Before applying contacts, make sure to check that they are not expired or damaged in any way, as this could cause irritation when worn for long periods of time.
3. Place the lens on the tip of your index finger and gently pull down on your lower eyelid with a clean finger from the opposite hand to create an opening for insertion into eye socket area (this is called “tenting”).
4. Look up at a mirror while slowly placing contact onto eyeball surface, making sure it does not fold over itself during application process (if it does fold over itself you may need to start again).
5. Once lens is securely placed onto eyeball surface close eyes briefly then look up again at mirror – if lens appears centered without any wrinkles then you have successfully applied contact!
6. Repeat same steps for second eye until both contacts are properly inserted into place – remembering always wash hands prior to each application session!

Troubleshooting Common Issues with Putting in Contacts

If you’re having trouble putting in your contact lenses, don’t worry! You’re not alone. Many people struggle with this process at first, but it gets easier with practice. Here are some tips to help troubleshoot common issues when putting in contacts:

1. Make sure your hands and the lenses are clean before handling them. Wash your hands thoroughly and use a lens cleaner or saline solution to clean the contacts before inserting them into your eyes.
2. Don’t rush! Take time to get used to how the lens feels on each eye so that you can adjust accordingly if needed for a better fit or comfort level.
3. If one of the lenses is uncomfortable after insertion, remove it immediately and re-clean both sides of it using fresh solution before trying again; sometimes dirt particles can cause discomfort during wear time if they remain on either side of a contact lens surface area for too long without being cleaned off properly beforehand.
4. If you have dry eyes while wearing contacts, try using lubricating drops throughout the day as needed; these will help keep moisture levels balanced around each eye while wearing contacts which should make things more comfortable overall during wear times.
5. Lastly – always remember about proper hygiene habits when caring for contact lenses such as replacing cases regularly (every 3 months), discarding old solutions from bottles after 30 days (or sooner depending upon usage frequency), etc.; these practices will ensure that any bacteria buildup is kept at bay which could otherwise lead to potential infections down road due improper care/maintenance routines over extended periods of time.

When You Should Seek Professional Help

Putting contact lenses in can be a tricky process, especially if you’re new to it. If you’ve never done it before or are having difficulty with the process, then seeking professional help is recommended.

Your eye doctor will be able to provide guidance and advice on how best to put your contacts in safely and correctly. They may also suggest different types of lenses that could work better for your eyesight needs or lifestyle habits such as swimming or playing sports.

If you experience any pain while putting in your contacts, have redness around the eye area after wearing them for a few hours, feel like something is stuck under the lens when taking out/putting them back in – these are all signs that professional help should be sought immediately from an optometrist who can assess what might need adjusting with regards to fitment of the lens itself and/or prescription strength needed etc.

In addition they may recommend certain solutions which could make inserting contact lenses easier such as using re-wetting drops prior insertion (to lubricate) or special tools designed specifically for this purpose (such as tweezers).